How to Say ‘I am an only child.’ in Traditional Chinese
我是獨生子。
wǒ shì dú shēng zi
[wǒ shir dúshēngzǐ]
💬 Usage Tip: 獨生子 is literally "only-born son". A woman would say 我是獨生女 instead.
Phrase Breakdown
我
wǒ
[wǒ]
I
Used by a speaker to refer to themselves.
我是學生。
I am a student.
是
shì
[shir]
to be
The verb 'to be,' often used in identities or simple statements.
他也是常來這裡的人。
He is also someone who often comes here.
獨生子
dú shēng zi
[dúshēngzǐ]
only child (son)
An only son, often used for any only child.
他是獨生子，沒有兄弟姊妹。
He is an only child with no siblings.
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